International Policy Officer

Summary

Join Global Fishing Watch, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving ocean governance through transparency, as a Policy Specialist focused on advancing policies on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) of fishing vessels. This role involves securing policy changes internationally, regionally, and nationally, collaborating with various organizations and stakeholders. You will lead initiatives to improve the collection, maintenance, and sharing of fisheries beneficial ownership information. The position requires significant experience in policy change within the fisheries sector, a strong understanding of UBO complexities, and excellent communication skills. The role is remote, with specific location restrictions, and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in environmental/marine sciences with a focus on data analysis, or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced French and/or Spanish speaker
• Five plus years of experience working with governments and/or community organizations to understand and assist with their policy needs
• Proven experience in implementing environmental/fisheries projects that support government and community management in the field
• Knowledge of fishing vessel registration systems and their role in fisheries management
• An understanding of the use of data to support policy and decision making, ideally in environmental/fisheries contexts
• Confidence in communicating with a diverse set of stakeholders with differing perspectives
• Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a very high standard of detail
• Ability to take ownership of projects and communicate project updates to stakeholders in a transparent and proactive manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while performing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Secure progress across five key fisheries nations relating to their policies to collect, maintain, publish and share fisheries beneficial ownership information
• Deliver policy changes that secure beneficial ownership as a new field on the authorized vessel lists of three RFBs
• Lead a coalition of partners to obtain inclusion of beneficial ownership data into the Global Record as a requirement
• Establish strategic and cross-departmental goals, objectives and key results to achieve our goals with key country partners
• Maintain a budget
• Develop, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensure a safe, secure, welcoming, and legal work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of other languages
• An understanding of the complexities and internal communications surrounding collaboration in a global matrix and remote organization
• Experience in the field of fisheries data and statistical analysis
• An understanding of about sustainable fisheries and biodiversity

Benefits

• Pension/retirement
• Health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment
• Remote work